Dennis Allen's time in charge of the Saints has come to an end after three seasons as the head coach. Here are possible reasons why Allen was let go.

Oct 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen reacts against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew ...

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints fired coach Dennis Allen on Monday, the day after a loss at last-place Carolina extended the Saints' losing streak to seven games — its longest since 1999.

The New Orleans Saints have made a significant change in leadership, parting ways with head coach Dennis Allen after a lackluster 2-7 start to the 2024 NFL season.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.